Medication optionsHi All. This is my first post, I've not spoken to anyone outside of my family/Dr about my AS diagnosis. I have been seeing an NHS rheumatologist for a few...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisCommunity SupportAlternative Treatment
Spinal stenosis I had my MRI today for my neck stiffness, pain and vomiting I've been having and it showed Shallow disc bulges more prominent to the right at C3-4 and C4-5...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAlternative TreatmentComorbidities
Can I have a magnesium salt bath?I am on Rinovq i’m have read that you cannot ingest magnesium whilst on this medication would a magnesium salt bath be okay I can’t seem to find any information...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAlternative TreatmentAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis
Mushroom supplementsHi; has anyone tried mushroom supplements to minimize inflammation and aid in digestion support because of the medicines?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatmentAlternative TreatmentTips & Advice
Stopping Humira ??Hello I have been on Humira and it has been almost constant UTIs and other issues. Now on my last blood work my liver tests are elevated. So I have...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesInsurance & DisabilityAlternative Treatment
Pure c4s for AS? Anybody????I have a friend that recommends this Pure c4s stuff from eterna pure. She basically says it's a miracle drug. I have my doubts. It is also known as summit...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAlternative Treatment
Cannabis strain for severe pain Heya, I'm so tired with finding the best cannabis CBD hybrid (preferable 1:1 ratio) strain for both - day and night use. I suffer from: - ankylosing spondylitis, - fibromyalgia...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesAlternative TreatmentAwarenessMedical Marijuana
Have you tried the low starch diet?If so, what was its effect? And how flexible were/are you with the foods you eat?...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesAlternative Treatment
RifeI’m new here. I have been battling this disease for several years but struggle because I am extremely reluctant to try pharmaceuticals. Doctor and I discussed methotrexate but that’s what...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAlternative TreatmentAnkylosing Spondylitis
What influences a Rheumatologist to prescribe immunosuppressants or biologics?I am curious to find out if the Rheumatologists gets any form of incentives or kickbacks if they advise most of their patients to take Biologics. Most of the people...Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesTreatmentAlternative TreatmentAwareness